Description
These Simple Creamy Mashed Potatoes are smooth, buttery, and absolutely delicious — the perfect side dish for any meal or special occasion! 🥔✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream (warm)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add potatoes.
- Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes, then drain well.
- Return potatoes to the pot and mash until mostly smooth.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Gradually add warm milk (and sour cream if using) while mixing until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: Warm your milk and butter before mixing — this helps create smoother, creamier mashed potatoes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mashed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, easy side dish, thanksgiving recipe, comfort food